Belinda: Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth (official Hd Music Video)

Directed by Academy Award-winning actress , the video was pivotal in reinventing Carlisle’s image from her thrift-store punk days with The Go-Go's to a more sophisticated, cinematic solo star.

The song describes love as a transcendent force that can create a state of paradise in the present moment. Carlisle herself has described it as a "hopeful song" about creating your own piece of heaven through peace of mind and love. Directed by Academy Award-winning actress , the video

: The track features high-profile backing vocals from Michelle Phillips (The Mamas & the Papas), Chynna Phillips (Wilson Phillips), and hit songwriter Diane Warren . Thomas Dolby contributed on synthesizers. : The track features high-profile backing vocals from

Released in September 1987 as the lead single from her second solo album, Heaven on Earth , "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" remains the signature anthem of Belinda Carlisle's career. The track famously reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 5, 1987, and topped charts in the UK, Ireland, and several other countries. Creative Production The track famously reached No

: The song is celebrated for its powerful modulation, notably moving into F♯ major for the final chorus, which has been cited as one of the greatest key changes in music history. The Music Video

: Portions of the video were filmed at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, specifically on the now-defunct "Spin Out" ride.